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Angel

In this short film, a young man, a girl and a dog attempt to fly with wings more symbolic than practical. Music by poet Leonard Cohen, performed by The Stormy Clovers.
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In this short film, a young man, a girl and a dog attempt to fly with wings more symbolic than practical. Music by poet Leonard Cohen, performed by The Stormy Clovers.

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  • director
    Derek May
  • script
    Derek May
  • producer
    Guy Glover
  • camera
    Martin Duckworth
  • sound editing
    Ron Alexander
  • music
    Leonard Cohen
    The Stormy Clovers

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Ages 15 to 17
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Arts Education - Drama Family Studies/Home Economics - Relationships Health/Personal Development - Sexuality
Students can write a monologue to give some background information as to why this woman feels more liberated when wearing her wings. Draw attention to what happens when she takes them off. Ask the class if they think there is a possibility of the couple using drugs and feeling euphoric that explains their "high". Have students take a closer look at the connection between the title and the events that take place.
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